In this episode of the WP Builds podcast, I'm joined by Rae Morey once again to discuss various updates in the WordPress community, including the launch of a new event called PressConf, the release of WordPress 6.7, and significant acquisitions like Group One acquiring GT Metrics. We get into the legal battle between Automattic and WP Engine, the sudden shutdown and subsequent reopening of WordPress.org services, and contributions to the WordPress project. Additionally, we touch upon community contributions, the future direction of WordPress development, and even mention innovations in quantum computing by Google. Join us for an informative podcast as we explore what just happened in the WordPress world and beyond!

The WordPress news from the last week. Join Nathan Wrigley, Michelle Frechette, Tim Nash and Corey Maass as we talk about the WordPress news from the past 7 days. It's always fun!

Daniel Post, a WordPress developer from Amsterdam, discusses his innovative Autoblue plugin that connects Bluesky, a decentralized social network, with WordPress. He shares insights on Bluesky’s rapid rise and unique features, emphasizing its ad-free environment. The conversation highlights Autoblue’s capabilities like automatic post sharing and comment synchronization, aiming to enrich user engagement. Daniel also explores potential future features and the impact of decentralization on user data ownership in social networking.

The WordPress news from the last week which commenced Monday 27th January 2025. Join Nathan Wrigley, Michelle Frechette, Ross Morsali and Cami MacNamara as we talk about the WordPress News from this week.

In this episode of WP Builds, I discuss recent developments in WordPress with guests Birgit Pauli-Haack and Anne McCarthy. They cover several significant updates, including collaborative editing features, phase three of the Gutenberg project, data views, style books, and the evolving WordPress Playground. The conversation highlights the practical applications and future implications of these features for developers and users. Birgit and Anne provide insights into ongoing and upcoming enhancements, aiming to make WordPress more versatile and user-friendly, especially for content creation and collaboration.

The WordPress news from the last week which commenced Monday 20th January 2025. Join us myself and Mark Westguard, Tim Nash, Marc Benzakein as we chat about the news from the previous 7 days.

In this episode of WP Builds, I'm chatting with Ryan Logan about InfluenceWP, a platform connecting WordPress consumers with trusted partners, deals, and unbiased information. Ryan explains his background in IT and WordPress, the non-affiliation policy of InfluenceWP, and the ethical principles guiding the platform. He discusses the nominal paywall for consumers and collaboration opportunities, emphasising his commitment to community and moral integrity. Despite personal and financial investments, Ryan is motivated by his passion and the desire to give back to the WordPress ecosystem. Whether you’re a WordPress developer, an agency, or someone looking to build your first website, this episode offers insights into how you can find trusted resources and partners through InfluenceWP.

The WordPress news from the last week which commenced Monday 13th January 2025. Join Nathan Wrigley, Taco Verdonschot, Nicky Bulmer, and Corey Maass as we discuss the WordPress news from the past 7 days.

In this episode of the WP Builds podcast, "The 'Nice Show' with Mark Westguard - Ep 1", I'm joined by... erm... Mark Westguard to introduce a new, lighthearted show focused on positivity, and silliness. We chat about nice people like Michelle Frechette and Joe Dolson, highlight Mark's recent updates to WS Form, discuss upcoming WordPress community events, and explore the merits of the Bluesky social network. We share personal stories and end with a humorous short video recommendation for those who like burping. The goal is to provide an antidote to online negativity and foster a cheerful atmosphere. I hope that we succeed!

"Singing, weirdness and the week where nothing happened". The WordPress news from the last week which commenced Monday 6th January 2025, with Nathan Wrigley, Michelle Frechette, Tim Nash, Corey Maass.